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Initial planning
NSW Government agencies, including the Department of Planning and Environment present clear strategies for accommodating Sydney’s future population growth. Strategic corridors have previously been laid out by Transportation for NSW. Transport solutions are identified by balancing community, environmental and economic costs versus benefits.
Concept design
The project’s preferred route is first shown to the community via website and community feedback sessions. The public can offer feedback on the project idea and proposed route.
State Significant Infrastructure application
Likely environmental impacts, including noise, biodiversity, heritage and air quality must be identified and documented here as well as any early community feedback.
Reference design
A highly detailed civil-engineered design is shown to stakeholders and the community. Is shows ACTUAL project alignments, portal and ventilation outlets. It details HOW community feedback has been used to refine the project’s design.
Environmental impact assessment
An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is placed on public exhibition and provides details of environmental impacts and the project alignment. During this period, stakeholders are encouraged to review the EIS and make a formal submission about the project to be considered by the Department of Planning and Environment as part of its assessment of the project.
Submissions report
Submissions are made by the community and NSW Government agencies during the EIS exhibition period. A Submissions Report and if necessary a Preferred Infrastructure Report (PIR) respond to all issues/concerns raised by the community and other stakeholders.
Planning approval
The Minister for Planning will decide whether to approve the project and issue Conditions of Approval.
Tender process
The project has been approved and Roads and Maritime procures all necessary aspects of the project through rigorous and competitive tender processes.
Construction
Roads and Maritime Services administers the contract and design changes and manages all stakeholder engagement regarding construction impacts. A Construction Environmental Management Plan is assessed and approved by the Department of Planning and Environment.
Open to traffic
Roads and Maritime will manage project finalisation and hand over assets and maintenance responsibility before actually closing the project.
See how Sydney compares to the world
Australia’s air quality is good by world standards, according to international comparisons made by the World Health Organisation who set air quality guidelines. Find out how our air quality levels compare to other major cities and centres around Australia and the world by exploring the Air Quality portal:
Partnerships
We manage the operations phase for our motorway concessions, ensuring the safety and availability of these motorways for about 250 million toll paying customer trips each year, in partnership with our concessionaires.
Contact Us
Contact Us
Email: motorwaydevelopment@rms.nsw.gov.au
Phone: 1800 931 189
Website: http://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/
Sydney’s Motorway Network
Sydney is undergoing an exciting transformation. Currently Greater Sydney is home to 4.7 million people and this figure is set to grow to 8.3 million by 2056. This means we have an opportunity now to plan for the future.
Traffic congestion is costing Sydney’s economy more than $6 billion a year. If we do nothing, this will increase to $14.8bn billion a year by 2030.
This is why the NSW Government is investing $41.5 billion in roads and public transport projects over four years to deliver an integrated transport solution.
Motorways will become more important for moving people and goods around Sydney efficiently. They form the backbone of our transport system. They also provide easier access to jobs and services.
Motorways return local streets to local communities by removing freight traffic and making bus trips more efficient. They mean less time in traffic and more time being where you choose to be.
The NSW Government is progressively building Sydney’s first integrated motorway network - to make every journey easier, faster and safer.
About
The Motorways Division of Roads and Maritime Services manage the development, delivery and operations of motorways and tollways with our valued partners. Our vision is to create a faster, safer, easier and more reliable motorways network –whether travelling by private vehicle or public transport.
Our commitment is not only to create an integrated motorways network but also to ensure seamless integration with the wider Sydney arterial network to create free flowing, reliable, safe and quality journeys with ease of payment options and way finding that meets our customers’ needs today and into the future.
To achieve this we:
- Manage the planning, design, build and maintenance operations of our motorways networks tomeet customer needs and improve overall satisfaction.
- Keep customers informed about our activities, minimising network disruptions and enabling efficient reliable journeys.
- Respectfully engage with communities at all stages of our work; and
- Integrate motorways networks with the broader transport system including arterial roads and public transport.
Tolling
Our tolling business –the RMS E-Toll business –is the largest tolling account provider in NSW with over 1.4 million accounts. E-Toll also manages toll payments and processing functions on behalf of Sydney Harbour Bridge and Tunnel, and WestConnex, and toll settlement processes for all motorways for travel made by the E-Toll customers. We also ensure tolling compliance across the network.
For information about tolling and Sydney's tolled motorways see Motorways and tolling
Sydney Motorways
Sydney is undergoing an exciting transformation. Use this interactive map to find out more about the key motorway and road projects throughout the greater Sydney area.
To get started click 'interactive map' below and select a project hotspot on the map to learn more.
Speak to the project team
We will be in your local area during February to talk about the upcoming improvements to Stacey Street and Fairford Road. Our interactive map and members from the project team will be available to answer your questions at:
Bankstown Central Shopping Centre
Level 2, Stacey Street & North Terrace, Bankstown (near the food court) - MAP
Thursday 22 February 4pm – 6pm
Bankstown Central Shopping Centre
Level 2, Stacey Street & North Terrace, Bankstown (near the food court) - MAP
Saturday 24 February 10am – 1pm
NSW Motorways - Have your say
NSW Motorways - Contact
Refer to the contacts below for enquiries relating to Sydney motorways.
Motorways and toll roads
WestConnex - New M4, M4 Freeway, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Harbour Tunnel and general enquiries
- Phone: 13 18 65
- Website: Roads and Maritime Services
Cross City Tunnel, Eastern distributor, Military Road E-Ramp, Lane Cove Tunnel and Hills M2
- Phone: 133 111
- Email: resolve@transurban.com
- Cross City Tunnel: Roads and Maritime Services
- Eastern Distributor: Roads and Maritime Services
- Military Road E-Ramp: Roads and Maritime Services
- Lane Cove Tunnel: Roads and Maritime Services
- Hills M2: Roads and Maritime Services
M5 enquiries
- Phone: 1300 555 833
- Website: M5 South-West Motorway
M7 enquiries
- Phone: 13 86 55
- Email: info@westlinkm7.com.au
- Website: M5 South-West Motorway